REC
Recife
Brazil
8,428 km
5,237 miles
TGV
Targovishte
Bulgaria
Distance
8,428 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TGV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Bukhovtsi Airfield
IATA Code REC TGV
ICAO Code SBRF LBTG
City Recife Targovishte
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Sofia
Elevation 33 ft 666 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 43.310000, 26.700000

Recife (REC) to Targovishte (TGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Bukhovtsi Airfield (TGV) in Targovishte, Bulgaria is 8,428 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Recife, it's 08:30 in Targovishte. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Targovishte (TGV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Bukhovtsi Airfield (TGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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